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Hutchinson Island South

Florida · 4,175 residents · 4.306 sq mi
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Hutchinson Island South has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,871. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $406,800. With a median age of 71.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,175
−14%since 2000
from 4,846 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
970 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.4
+3%since 2000
from 69.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Hutchinson Island South
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,871
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,329 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,129
+57%since 2000
from $37,575 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,800
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,408
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $903 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
60.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+131%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,753)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(43)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,759)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(228)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other4.4%(184)
Diversity Score23.1%(962)
Diversity Score
23
+635%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 28.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hutchinson Island South, Florida?

Hutchinson Island South, Florida has about 4,175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hutchinson Island South, Florida?

The typical household in Hutchinson Island South, Florida earns about $65,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hutchinson Island South, Florida expensive?

In Hutchinson Island South, Florida, the median home is worth about $406,800, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in Hutchinson Island South, Florida?

About 44.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hutchinson Island South, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hutchinson Island South, Florida?

About 7.0% of people in Hutchinson Island South, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hutchinson Island South, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hutchinson Island South, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 282 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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